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January 30th | 2025

Southwest Virginia Community College is proud to recognize its top-performing students each semester. To achieve Dean’s List status, students must be full-time, complete at least 12 credits, and maintain a

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October 31st | 2024

Media Contacts:Susan Pollard spollard@vccs.eduJohn Dezember John.Dezember@sw.edu CedarBluff, VA – Dr. David Doré, Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), announced today he has appointed Dr. Victoria Sue Ratliff, Ed.D., as the

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October 10th | 2024

~ Interim President for Southwest Virginia Community College to be Named in Coming Months~ RICHMOND, Va. (Oct. 10, 2024) – The Virginia Community College System is pleased to announce the

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July 30th | 2024

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) Educational Foundation, Inc. is launching The Dr. Norman L. Rexrode, Jr. Memorial Scholarship for paramedic students. The scholarship is made possible by Dr. Bob Mueller,

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July 15th | 2024

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) is launching a new 12-week Fiber Optic Technician course on its main campus. Students can earn the Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT®) credential through the

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May 29th | 2024

BLUEFIELD, VA—Southwest Virginia Community College (Southwest) will offer its Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program in Bluefield, Virginia, beginning in August for the Fall 2024 term. This program is designed to

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April 29th | 2024

The 44th Annual SWCC Math Contest was held on April 26 at Southwest Virginia Community College. 160 high school students from the following schools participated: Graham, Richlands, Ridgeview, Castlewood, Grundy,

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April 23rd | 2024

Richmond, Va. – Catherine “Cathy” Corte Payne & Family has received the 18th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. She was nominated by Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC).  The

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April 2nd | 2024

Southwest Virginia Community College (Southwest) honored its inaugural president, Dr. Charles King, on his 90th birthday on Saturday, March 23, 2024, with a celebration and special recognitions. The college’s Educational

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March 21st | 2024

Southwest Virginia Community College hosted a round-table discussion with state leaders, including Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. College president Dr. Tommy Wright moderated the event. Sen.

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